Good morning, Jackson.

Alternative Ministries and Together We Care are partnering for a community event — a back-to-school giveaway that will offer school supplies to local students and families in Jackson.

Details on date and location will be announced soon.

Local groups are hosting free expungement clinics in Jackson Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Jackson Revival Center Church on Terry Road and in Canton on Aug.

15 at 10 a.m. at Madison County Baptist Family Life Center on North Canal St.

Central Mississippi’s first Goodwill Supercenter opened on Thursday at 8 a.m. at 379 Highway 51 in Ridgeland.

The store offers shopping, donations and a career center and held a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. (giveaways were available to locals).

Economists predict Mississippi's employment, which grew an average of 1.3% annually from 2021 to 2025, will decline slightly at 0.1% per year from now until 2030 while unemployment held at 3.8% in June and labor force participation remains at a two-year low (55.2%).

At John Hopkins Elementary, nearly 400 first- through fifth-grade students received free backpacks & school supplies from a partnership between the Junior League and Jackson Public Schools ahead of the new school year; classes start next Wednesday.

Water was disconnected at Addison Place Apartments for nonpayment, with JXN Water confirming multiple attempts to collect the past-due balance.

Residents are advised to contact the leasing office at 3175 Robinson Rd — which is closed until 8 a.m. Monday, July 27 — for water restoration details.

On July 19, the FDA issued an alert for Taylor Farms lettuce recalled after cyclospora infections affected thousands in 27 states; Jackson retailers+restaurants have removed the product and consumers are advised to discard any recalled items and seek refunds if purchased.

Midwest Poultry Services is recalling over 1.5 million eggs, including those sold at Brookshire Grocery, due to possible salmonella contamination.

The eggs were produced in Texas with sell-by dates (July 20 to Aug. 17) and should not be used.

Mississippi’s Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council said many organizations have delayed signing contracts for addiction-response projects because the upfront costs are too high.

It approved a motion for applicants to propose alternative fund disbursement arrangements and will review requests at its next meeting in two weeks.

Greenwood Leflore Hospital stays open as it joins UMMC following final court approval; UMMC has begun installing its systems + ensuring hospital services continue without interruption, with full control transitioning on Aug.

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Cedric Burnside Live Performance

9 p.m. — Martin's Downtown — Refunds available — Experience Grammy-nominated Cedric Burnside alongside his family's rich musical legacy.

Jennifer Lyn and The Groove Revival: Electric Eden

7:30 – 9:00 PM — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $30 + fees — Experience a high-impact concert with classic rock vibes and modern blues influences.

Goodnight and Morning Concert

8-11 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $15, $20 day of show — Experience a night of eclectic rock with local favorites Goodnight Morning, Smokies, and Shiba Shiba.

I Love R&B Party

9 p.m. — Hal & Mal's — From $25.87 — Celebrate the era of R&B with dance floors, sing-alongs, and feel-good energy.

An Evening With Patty Griffin

7-11 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $40.00 ($50.00 day of show) — Experience the soulful artistry of Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Patty Griffin live in concert.

Groove Fest 2026

8-9 p.m. — Duling Hall Live Music & Events — $20.00 — Experience an electrifying night of live music at Groove Fest in Jackson, MS.

Laugh Therapy: The Comedy Experience

8-11 p.m. — Thalia Mara Hall — Tickets from $104 — Experience a night of laughter with Tony Roberts in Jackson.